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...have received numerous inquiries on the proper methods of detecting adultery and how best to handle this growing menace to our military preparedness. A number of the officers who have written for clarification even seem uncertain as to what constitutes "adultery" and whether the DOD has a consistent policy that applies equally to women and men, generals with four stars and those with only three, friends of the Secretary of Defense and those who have not yet had the pleasure of meeting him. Herewith, then, the protocol for adultery detection and punishment, to be posted immediately at all bases...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: DOING IT BY THE BOOK | 6/23/1997 | See Source »

...Clyde's invitation, an uncertain Gussie, now 84, visits Spur and shortly agrees to become his temporary "live-in." In Clyde's parlor the two sit in chock-a-block lounging chairs, holding hands, assuring each other without much conviction that they are too old to remarry. Clyde regales Gussie with Texas tall talk ("One day the wind stopped blowing, and all the chickens fell over") and old-timey family stories. He introduces Gussie to the folks at the Dairy Queen. They kiss, they hug. In New York, Aaron frets that his vulnerable father will wither when Gussie leaves...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BOOKS: FATHER'S DAY | 6/16/1997 | See Source »

...training hasn't gone very well in the last couple of months, and it's put a damper on my summer plans," Carswell says. "It's uncertain as to where or if I'm going to be competing...

Author: By Richard B. Tenorio, | Title: Cruise Control | 6/5/1997 | See Source »

...addition, the future of the ongoing conflict and resolution between Harvard and PBHA is still uncertain. Nevertheless, administrators say they are willing to continue negotiations until a satisfactory compromise is found...

Author: By Georgia N. Alexakis, | Title: PBHA Strives for Autonomy from University | 6/5/1997 | See Source »

Taylor said she was "uncertain" at first, but her interest "evolved" after she found she enjoyed the position...

Author: By Matthew W. Granade and Adam S. Hickey, S | Title: Taylor Named Vice President, General Counsel | 6/5/1997 | See Source »

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